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ESG bonds an additional arrow in advisor quiver, says Nuveen strategist
NEWS FIXED INCOME SEP 27, 2024
ESG bonds an additional arrow in advisor quiver, says Nuveen strategist

ESG stocks may get all the attention, but ESG and impact bonds provide another alternative for client portfolios.

Sales of alternative investments climbing in 2024
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2024
Sales of alternative investments climbing in 2024

Through August, financial advisors had sold $76.6 billion of illiquid alternative investments, according to Robert A. Stanger & Co. Inc.

Advisor misled clients on fees in Thrift Savings Plan rollovers, SEC says
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2024
Advisor misled clients on fees in Thrift Savings Plan rollovers, SEC says

A firm and its owner agreed to a settlement with the SEC over alleged misstatements to customers and a lack of procedures to ensure compliance.

Building trust has been key to exponential growth
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2024
Building trust has been key to exponential growth

Commitment to transparency, which was vital during the financial crisis, has propelled firm’s success.

Fiduciary duty informs everything we do, says retirement specialist
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2024
Fiduciary duty informs everything we do, says retirement specialist

Advisor's process is designed to ensure everything from due diligence to fiduciary liability insurance is properly in place.

Will the Fed hit 2 percent inflation target in early 2025?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Will the Fed hit 2 percent inflation target in early 2025?

A poll of economists and policymakers also projects another half percentage point of rate cuts by the end of this year.

Influencers, crypto, and warnings from Finra's advertising conference
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2024
Influencers, crypto, and warnings from Finra's advertising conference

Panelists go over the challenges in hiring social media influencers and communicating about complex products.

RIA firm to pay $500K penalty to settle SEC charges over alleged whistleblower curbs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
RIA firm to pay $500K penalty to settle SEC charges over alleged whistleblower curbs

The firm was accused of restricting the ability of potential hires to report wrongdoing.

Homrich Berg eyes further expansion as $18B firm gains new investment
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Homrich Berg eyes further expansion as $18B firm gains new investment

A new minority partner will help firm continue its growing footprint.

Stock rally on hold ahead of key US economic data
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Stock rally on hold ahead of key US economic data

Markets await PCE report Friday.

Bitcoin headed for one of its best Septembers ever
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Bitcoin headed for one of its best Septembers ever

The crypto is set to buck a seasonal jinx.

It's been a bad week for oil, deep weekly loss expected
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
It's been a bad week for oil, deep weekly loss expected

Prices have dropped sharply in two sessions on likely supply hikes.

Why has tech founder Peter Thiel sold $1B of his firm's stock?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2024
Why has tech founder Peter Thiel sold $1B of his firm's stock?

Palantir stock has more than doubled this year.

Scion of former B-D owner bolts B. Riley
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2024
Scion of former B-D owner bolts B. Riley

Meanwhile, other broker-dealers are talking to teams of B. Riley financial advisors.

Is your client selling their business? Dynasty Financial study digs into exits and advisors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2024
Is your client selling their business? Dynasty Financial study digs into exits and advisors

A trio of advisors discuss their replies to a new survey on business sales by Dynasty Financial.

Trump lawyers fight to erase $112,000-a-day debt
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Trump lawyers fight to erase $112,000-a-day debt

The attempt to nullify the biggest liability on the Republican presidential nominee's personal balance sheet is a financial gamble.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2024
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges

The indictment revealed on Thursday represents a stunning fall from grace following a monthslong corruption investigation.

Dynasty Financial shakes up leadership with COO hire, new positions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Dynasty Financial shakes up leadership with COO hire, new positions

The independent giant is looking to its next stage of growth as it adds and promotes industry veterans to its executive suite.

Move to Gries Financial Partners "feels like home" for industry veteran
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2024
Move to Gries Financial Partners "feels like home" for industry veteran

RIA founder and consultant starting a new role as chief growth officer.

Goldman Sachs, Alphabet among firms hit with $3.8B SEC late filing penalties
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2024
Goldman Sachs, Alphabet among firms hit with $3.8B SEC late filing penalties

Delayed information included beneficial ownership, insider transaction.